Homecoming Prohibited, Police Korlantas Sekat 333 Points And Strict Action Dark Travel

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JAKARTA - Police will implement a blockade along Lampung to Bali. This restriction relates to the implementation of the policy of banning homecoming during Eid al-Fitr 2021.

"At this momentum, the National Police will hold a sealing at 333 points, especially from Lampung to Bali," said Police Chief Irjen Istiono at Graha BNPB, Thursday, April 8.

Hundreds of sealing points, continued Istiono, are on the borders of provinces and districts. Stubborn people still returning home will be prevented.

The implementation of this policy aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Because, referring to the data of each long holiday must have an impact on the increase in positive cases of COVID-19.

"That is the main mobilization point that should be done in addition to check points in some areas," Istiono said.

Istiono also ensured that no one community could escape the sealing. The reason is, the sealing point is much more when compared to last year.

"I make sure no one passes because we built 333 evaluation points from last year's evaluation. Last year we built 146 points, this year 333 points and already coordinated with the relevant agencies. All synergies are compact to seal thoroughly both between provinces and districts," he said.

The police will crack down firmly on all those who try to escape or help the community to return home. Including on dark travel agents.

"Travel is dark I make sure to act decisively," continued Istiono.

The government officially prohibits people to return home or homecoming Eid al-Fitr 2021 from 6 to 17 May 2021. The ban was issued taking into account the high risk of COVID-19 transmission in Indonesia.